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AGP Executive Report

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Saudi SME Finance: Embedded lending platforms could reshape how small firms access credit; SME financing reached SAR 489.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Gulf Market Access: Sri Lankan venture Lankan Cart has opened a Gulf route for small producers, taking their goods to Dubai customers. Turkey’s Small-Business Squeeze: The country recorded 93,095 small-business closures in nine months. UAE Lending: Network International and Commercial Bank of Dubai are expanding SME financing options. Restaurant Finance: Foodics has invested in Funding Souq to widen financing for restaurants. Dubai SME Support: Majid Al Futtaim launched a home-focused initiative with Dubai SME and the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment to support local businesses. Egypt Fintech: Six newly approved fintech firms are set to broaden access to financial services.

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GCCI Launches National Small Business Week 2026

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Village Voice News

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Year Founded	2021
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Publication Location	Guyana, Georgetown
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Middle East: 10 years of the “Family to Family” program

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Polish American Daily News

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Year Founded	2000
Website	poland.us/en
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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Israel Group News - October 2026

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Owner: Aviva Cuyler info about owner

JD Supra

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Owned By	Aviva Cuyler through JD Supra LLC
Year Founded	2006
Website	https://www.jdsupra.com/
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Sausalito
Owner Country	United States

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Embedded finance is reshaping the distribution of SME lending

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Govt, states to help farmers, small businesses use FTAs for export

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Owner: Rajeev Chandrasekhar info about owner

Asianet Newsable

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Owned By	Rajeev Chandrasekhar through Jupiter Capital Pvt Ltd & Asianxt Digital Technologies Pty Ltd
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://newsable.asianetnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Bengaluru
Owner Country	India

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GCCI launches Small Business Week with free workshops, weekend expo

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Owned By	Kiskadee Watch Inc. (Anand Persaud Editor-in-Chief)
Year Founded	2026
Website	https://kiskadeewatch.com/
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Publication Location	Guyana, Georgetown
Owner Country	Guyana

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TurkeyFest parade winners announced

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Owner: Steve Strickbine info about owner

The Cuero Record - Texas

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Owned By	Steve Strickbine through Times Media Group
Year Founded	1955
Website	dewittcountytoday.com
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, San Marcos
Owner Country	United States

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Emirates Islamic operating profit rises 7% to Dh3.3b

Gulf News |

Owner: Obaid Al Tayer info about owner

Gulf News

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Owned By	Obaid Al Tayer through Al Tayer Group & Al Nisr Publishing LLC.
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://gulfnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates